Sidharth Malhotra on Jabariya Jodi song with Elli AvrRam: This is my first massy song

Mirror had earlier reported (June 26) that the makers of the upcoming rom-com Jabariya Jodi have recreated the Bhojpuri folk song, “Kashi Hile Patna Hile” which features as leading man Sidharth Malhotra’s entry sequence in the film alongside Elli AvrRam in a special appearance. The modern-day rendition by Tanishk Bagchi is titled “UP Hile Zilla Hile” and is a peppy dance number shot on the streets of Patna. “This is my first massy song with a lot of desi thumkas. The choreographer (Adil Shaikh) has got the flavour of Patna in the moves, and the audience will get to see me in a new avatar,” informs Sidharth, adding that the sequence shows him in a baraat. “Since our film is about groom kidnapping, the song lends to the story. From my recent films, this is the most commercial entry that I have had. I enjoyed its filminess.”

The 34-year-old actor goes on to praise his co-star in the song. “Elli is a fabulous dancer. We needed a girl who I could sing to according to the lyrics and situation. It’s a massive marriage procession with my gang and I dancing around her,” Sidharth informs, adding that the song has rarely been heard in Hindi films in the last two decades. “Our take on the original is modern with a unique flavour of harmonium and humorous lyrics.”

Incidentally, the actor was introduced through the song, “Kukkad”, in his debut film, Student of The Year, as well and hopes that “UP Hile Zilla Hile” from the Ekta Kapoor and Shailesh R Singh production will have the same impact. “ I am usually introduced through scenes. With this, I go back to my debut film. “Kukkad” did great things for me, I hope this one does the same,” he concludes on a positive note.